JPH07107001A - Portable radio equipment - Google Patents

Portable radio equipment

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JPH07107001A
JPH07107001A JP5268291A JP26829193A JPH07107001A JP H07107001 A JPH07107001 A JP H07107001A JP 5268291 A JP5268291 A JP 5268291A JP 26829193 A JP26829193 A JP 26829193A JP H07107001 A JPH07107001 A JP H07107001A
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housing
key
wireless device
portable wireless
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Michio Nagai
道生 永井
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NEC Corp
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04MTELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/23Construction or mounting of dials or of equivalent devices; Means for facilitating the use thereof
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04BTRANSMISSION
    • H04B1/00Details of transmission systems, not covered by a single one of groups H04B3/00 - H04B13/00; Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission
    • H04B1/38Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving
    • H04B1/3827Portable transceivers
    • H04B1/3833Hand-held transceivers
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04MTELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/0202Portable telephone sets, e.g. cordless phones, mobile phones or bar type handsets
    • H04M1/0206Portable telephones comprising a plurality of mechanically joined movable body parts, e.g. hinged housings
    • H04M1/0208Portable telephones comprising a plurality of mechanically joined movable body parts, e.g. hinged housings characterized by the relative motions of the body parts
    • H04M1/0214Foldable telephones, i.e. with body parts pivoting to an open position around an axis parallel to the plane they define in closed position
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H04ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04MTELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/0202Portable telephone sets, e.g. cordless phones, mobile phones or bar type handsets
    • H04M1/0206Portable telephones comprising a plurality of mechanically joined movable body parts, e.g. hinged housings
    • H04M1/0208Portable telephones comprising a plurality of mechanically joined movable body parts, e.g. hinged housings characterized by the relative motions of the body parts
    • H04M1/0235Slidable or telescopic telephones, i.e. with a relative translation movement of the body parts; Telephones using a combination of translation and other relative motions of the body parts

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Signal Processing (AREA)
  • Computer Networks & Wireless Communication (AREA)
  • Telephone Set Structure (AREA)
  • Casings For Electric Apparatus (AREA)
  • Mobile Radio Communication Systems (AREA)
  • Transceivers (AREA)

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a portable radio equipment whose structure improves key operability at the time of carrying. CONSTITUTION:This equipment is provided with a casing 1 provided with a key operation part 4 and the casing 2 relatively and freely openably and closably connected to the casing 1 capable of covering the key operation part 4 as needed. The casing 2 is provided with an opening part 9 or a depressable part and at least one key (such as a power source key 5 or the like) of the key operation part 4 can be operated through the opening part 9 or the depressable part 10 while the casing 1 and the casing 2 are closed. Thus, key operations can be performed without opening the casing at the time of carrying.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】Detailed Description of the Invention

【0001】[0001]

【産業上の利用分野】本発明は携帯無線機に係り、特に
必要に応じて筐体でキー操作部を覆うことができる携帯
無線機の改良に関する。
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable wireless device, and more particularly to an improvement of a portable wireless device in which a key operation portion can be covered with a housing as needed.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術】携帯無線機では、その携帯性を向上させ
るために、折り畳み構造が多く採用されている。折り畳
み構造の携帯無線機は、使用時にカバーを開くことでキ
ー操作部が露呈し、且つ使用に適したサイズとなり、携
帯時にはカバーを閉じることでキー操作部が覆われ、且
つ携帯に適したサイズになる。
2. Description of the Related Art In a portable radio device, a folding structure is often adopted in order to improve its portability. The foldable portable radio has a key operation part that is exposed by opening the cover during use and has a size suitable for use, and the key operation part is covered by closing the cover when carrying it, and a size suitable for carrying become.

【0003】このような従来の携帯無線機の一例を図1
5に示す(特開平4−307841号公報を参照)。同
図において、本体101にはキー操作部102及びマイ
ク103が設けられ、その本体101の上端部にヒンジ
104を介してスピーカ105を有するカバー106が
回動可能に連結されている。
An example of such a conventional portable radio device is shown in FIG.
5 (see Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 4-307841). In the figure, a main body 101 is provided with a key operation portion 102 and a microphone 103, and a cover 106 having a speaker 105 is rotatably connected to an upper end portion of the main body 101 via a hinge 104.

【0004】カバー106は矢印及び方向に回動自
在であり、使用していない状態ではカバー106を方
向に閉じることで本体101に収納され、キー操作部1
02を保護し、携帯に適した状態となる。使用時には、
カバー106を矢印方向に開くことで、キー操作部1
02が露呈すると共に、マイク103及びスピーカ10
5が使用に適した位置関係となる。
The cover 106 is rotatable in the directions indicated by the arrows, and when not in use, it is housed in the main body 101 by closing the cover 106 in the direction.
02 is protected and put in a state suitable for carrying. When using,
By opening the cover 106 in the arrow direction, the key operation unit 1
02 is exposed, and the microphone 103 and the speaker 10 are exposed.
5 is a positional relationship suitable for use.

【0005】[0005]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、上記従
来の携帯無線機では、カバー106を閉じると本体10
1のキー操作部102が全て覆われてしまい、カバー1
06を開かなければキー操作を行うことができず、携帯
時の操作性に問題があった。
However, in the above-mentioned conventional portable wireless device, when the cover 106 is closed, the main body 10 is closed.
The key operation unit 102 of No. 1 is completely covered, and the cover 1
If 06 is not opened, key operation cannot be performed, and there is a problem in operability when carrying.

【0006】本発明の目的は、携帯時の操作性を向上さ
せる構造を有する携帯無線機を提供することにある。
An object of the present invention is to provide a portable wireless device having a structure that improves operability when it is carried.

【0007】[0007]

【課題を解決するための手段】本発明による携帯無線機
は、少なくともキー操作部を有する第1筐体と、前記第
1筐体に対して相対的に開閉自在に連結され前記キー操
作部を必要に応じて覆うことができる第2筐体と、を有
し、前記第2筐体には開口部が設けられ、前記第1筐体
及び前記第2筐体が閉じた状態で前記キー操作部の少な
くとも1個のキーが前記開口部を通して露呈することを
特徴とする。
A portable wireless device according to the present invention includes a first casing having at least a key operating portion and a key operating portion connected to the first casing so as to be openable and closable relative to the first casing. A second casing that can be covered as necessary, the second casing is provided with an opening, and the key operation is performed in a state where the first casing and the second casing are closed. At least one key of the part is exposed through the opening.

【0008】また、本発明による携帯無線機は、前記第
1筐体及び前記第2筐体が閉じた状態で前記キー操作部
の少なくとも1個のキーを操作することができる押圧可
能部が前記第2筐体に設けられたことを特徴とする。
Further, in the portable wireless device according to the present invention, the depressible portion capable of operating at least one key of the key operation portion is in the state where the first casing and the second casing are closed. It is provided in the second housing.

【0009】[0009]

【作用】第1筐体及び第2筐体が閉じた状態で第2筐体
の開口部を通して必要なキーが露呈し、あるいは押圧可
能部によって操作可能であるために、携帯時に筐体を開
くことなくキー操作を行うことができる。
With the first and second housings closed, the necessary keys are exposed through the opening of the second housing or can be operated by the depressible portion, so that the housings can be opened when carried. You can operate the keys without having to.

【0010】[0010]

【実施例】以下、本発明の実施例について図面を参照し
ながら説明する。
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

【0011】図1は本発明による携帯無線機の第1実施
例のオープン時の平面図、図2は本実施例のクローズ時
の一部破断側面図、図3は本実施例のクローズ時の平面
図である。
FIG. 1 is a plan view of the first embodiment of the portable radio device according to the present invention when it is open, FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway side view of this embodiment when it is closed, and FIG. 3 is a view of this embodiment when it is closed. It is a top view.

【0012】本実施例による携帯無線機は折り畳み構造
を有しており、筐体1(ここでは本体)と筐体2(ここ
ではカバー)とがヒンジ部3によって所定角度の範囲で
回動自在に連結されている(図2参照)。
The portable wireless device according to the present embodiment has a folding structure, and the housing 1 (here, the main body) and the housing 2 (here, the cover) are rotatable by a hinge portion 3 within a predetermined angle range. (See FIG. 2).

【0013】図1において、筐体1の主面下部には、ダ
イヤリング等を行うためのキーが配列されたキー操作部
4が設けられ、その中に電源キー5が含まれている。筐
体1の主面上部にはスピーカ6が、更に筐体1の上面に
は矢印a方向に伸縮自在のアンテナ7がそれぞれ設けら
れている。
In FIG. 1, a key operation portion 4 in which keys for dialing or the like are arranged is provided in the lower portion of the main surface of the housing 1, and a power key 5 is included therein. A speaker 6 is provided above the main surface of the housing 1, and an antenna 7 that is expandable and contractable in the arrow a direction is provided on the top surface of the housing 1.

【0014】筐体2はマイク8と開口部9を有し、マイ
ク8は筐体2を開いた状態においてスピーカ6から適度
に離れた位置に来るように配置され(図1参照)、開口
部9は筐体2を閉じたときにキー操作部4のうち少なく
とも電源キー5が露呈する位置に設けられている(図2
及び図3参照)。開口部9は、筐体2を閉じた状態でも
電源キー5等の必要なキーを操作できるように設けられ
ており、ユーザーが操作し易いように開口部9の側壁は
テーパ状に形成されている(図2の破断部分参照)。
The housing 2 has a microphone 8 and an opening 9. The microphone 8 is arranged so as to be at a position appropriately separated from the speaker 6 when the housing 2 is opened (see FIG. 1). 9 is provided at a position where at least the power key 5 is exposed in the key operation portion 4 when the housing 2 is closed (FIG. 2).
And FIG. 3). The opening 9 is provided so that necessary keys such as the power key 5 can be operated even when the housing 2 is closed, and the side wall of the opening 9 is tapered so that the user can easily operate it. (Refer to the broken part in Fig. 2).

【0015】本実施例を使用する場合は、図2に示すよ
うに、アンテナ7を引き伸ばし、筐体2を矢印方向に
開き、そして電源キー5を押せばよいが、筐体2を閉じ
た状態であっても開口部9を通して電源キー5を押すこ
とができ、電源のオン/オフに際して筐体の開閉動作が
不要となる。その他必要なキーを開口部9を通して露呈
させておけば、筐体2を閉じた状態で必要な操作を行う
ことができる。
When this embodiment is used, as shown in FIG. 2, the antenna 7 is extended, the housing 2 is opened in the direction of the arrow, and the power key 5 is pressed, but the housing 2 is closed. Even in this case, the power key 5 can be pressed through the opening 9, and the opening / closing operation of the housing is not required when the power is turned on / off. If other necessary keys are exposed through the opening 9, necessary operations can be performed with the housing 2 closed.

【0016】本実施例を使用しない場合は、アンテナ7
を筐体1内に押し込み、筐体2を矢印方向に閉じるこ
とで、携帯に適したサイズにすることができる(図3参
照)。
If this embodiment is not used, the antenna 7
By pushing into the housing 1 and closing the housing 2 in the direction of the arrow, the size suitable for carrying can be obtained (see FIG. 3).

【0017】図4は、本発明による携帯無線機の第2実
施例のクローズ時の一部破断側面図である。ただし、図
2に示す第1実施例と同一機能を有する部材には同一番
号を付している。
FIG. 4 is a partially cutaway side view of the portable radio device according to the second embodiment of the present invention when it is closed. However, members having the same functions as those in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 2 are designated by the same reference numerals.

【0018】本実施例では、図4に示すように、筐体2
に押圧可能部10を設けて筐体1の電源キー5等を筐体
2側から押圧できるように構成されている。押圧可能部
10は、コイルバネ11及びボタン12からなり、ボタ
ン12のフランジ部がコイルバネ11によって外方向へ
付勢された状態で筐体2の開口部にはめ込まれている。
従って、筐体2を閉じてボタン12をコイルバネ11の
付勢に逆らって押圧することで、電源キー5を押すこと
ができる。このように押圧可能部10を設けることで、
電源キー5を筐体2側から容易に押すことができ、キー
操作性を更に向上させることができる。勿論、電源キー
5だけでなく、必要なキーに対応して押圧可能部10を
設けておけばよい。
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG.
The pressable portion 10 is provided on the housing 1 so that the power key 5 and the like of the housing 1 can be pressed from the housing 2 side. The pressable portion 10 is composed of a coil spring 11 and a button 12, and the flange portion of the button 12 is fitted into the opening of the housing 2 in a state where the flange portion of the button 12 is biased outward by the coil spring 11.
Therefore, the power key 5 can be pressed by closing the housing 2 and pressing the button 12 against the bias of the coil spring 11. By providing the pressable portion 10 in this way,
The power key 5 can be easily pressed from the housing 2 side, and the key operability can be further improved. Of course, not only the power key 5 but also the pressable portion 10 may be provided corresponding to a necessary key.

【0019】なお、押圧可能部10の構成は、本実施例
に限定されるものではなく、種々の構成が可能である。
例えば、弾性を有する部材を用いて筐体2の押圧可能部
10を形成してもよい。
The structure of the pressable portion 10 is not limited to this embodiment, but various structures are possible.
For example, the pressable portion 10 of the housing 2 may be formed using an elastic member.

【0020】図5は本発明による携帯無線機の第3実施
例のオープン時の平面図、図6は本実施例のオープン時
の側面図、図7は本実施例のクローズ時の一部破断側面
図である。なお、第1実施例と同一機能を有する部材に
は同一番号を付している。
FIG. 5 is a plan view of the third embodiment of the portable wireless device according to the present invention when it is open, FIG. 6 is a side view of this embodiment when it is open, and FIG. 7 is a partial cutaway of this embodiment when it is closed. It is a side view. The members having the same functions as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals.

【0021】本実施例による携帯無線機はスライド開閉
構造を有しており、筐体1(ここでは本体)と筐体2
(ここではカバー)とは互いの湾曲面でスライド可能に
連結されている(図6参照)。
The portable wireless device according to this embodiment has a slide opening / closing structure, and includes a housing 1 (main body in this case) and a housing 2.
(Here, the cover) is slidably connected to each other by curved surfaces (see FIG. 6).

【0022】図5において、筐体1の湾曲面下部には、
ダイヤリング等を行うためのキーが配列されたキー操作
部4が設けられ、その中に電源キー5が含まれている。
筐体1の主面上部にはスピーカ6が、更に筐体1の上面
には矢印a方向に伸縮自在のアンテナ7がそれぞれ設け
られている。
In FIG. 5, below the curved surface of the housing 1,
A key operation unit 4 in which keys for dialing and the like are arranged is provided, and a power key 5 is included therein.
A speaker 6 is provided above the main surface of the housing 1, and an antenna 7 that is expandable and contractable in the arrow a direction is provided on the top surface of the housing 1.

【0023】筐体2の外部平面にはマイク8と開口部9
とが設けられ、マイク8は筐体2を開いた状態において
スピーカ6から適度に離れた位置に来るように配置され
(図5及び図6参照)、開口部9は筐体2を閉じたとき
にキー操作部4のうち少なくとも電源キー5が露呈する
位置に設けられている(図7参照)。開口部9は、筐体
2を閉じた状態でも電源キー5等の必要なキーを操作で
きるように設けられており、ユーザーが操作し易いよう
に開口部9の側壁はテーパ状に形成されている(図7の
破断部分参照)。
A microphone 8 and an opening 9 are provided on the outer plane of the housing 2.
Are provided, the microphone 8 is arranged so as to be at a position appropriately separated from the speaker 6 in the state where the housing 2 is opened (see FIGS. 5 and 6), and the opening 9 is provided when the housing 2 is closed. It is provided at a position where at least the power key 5 is exposed in the key operation portion 4 (see FIG. 7). The opening 9 is provided so that necessary keys such as the power key 5 can be operated even when the housing 2 is closed, and the side wall of the opening 9 is tapered so that the user can easily operate it. (Refer to the broken part in FIG. 7).

【0024】本実施例を使用する場合は、図5及び図6
に示すように、アンテナ7を引き伸ばし、筐体2を矢印
方向にスライドさせて開き、そして電源キー5を押せ
ばよいが、筐体2を閉じた状態であっても開口部9を通
して電源キー5を押すこともできる。その他必要なキー
を開口部9を通して露呈させておけば、筐体2を閉じた
状態で必要な操作を行うことができる。
When this embodiment is used, FIG. 5 and FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, the antenna 7 may be extended, the housing 2 may be slid in the direction of the arrow to be opened, and the power key 5 may be pressed. You can also press. If other necessary keys are exposed through the opening 9, necessary operations can be performed with the housing 2 closed.

【0025】本実施例を使用しない場合は、アンテナ7
を筐体1内に押し込み、筐体2を矢印方向にスライド
させて閉じることで、携帯に適したサイズにすることが
できる(図7参照)。
If this embodiment is not used, the antenna 7
By pushing into the housing 1 and sliding the housing 2 in the direction of the arrow to close it, the size suitable for carrying can be obtained (see FIG. 7).

【0026】なお、開口部9の代わりに、図4に示すよ
うな押圧可能部10を筐体2に形成すれば、更に操作性
を改善することができる。
If a pressable portion 10 as shown in FIG. 4 is formed on the housing 2 instead of the opening portion 9, the operability can be further improved.

【0027】図8は本発明による携帯無線機の第4実施
例のオープン時の平面図、図9は本実施例のオープン時
の一部破断側面図、図10は本実施例のクローズ時の平
面図である。
FIG. 8 is a plan view of the portable radio device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention when it is open, FIG. 9 is a side view of the portable radio device according to the present invention when it is open, and FIG. It is a top view.

【0028】本実施例による携帯無線機は折り畳み構造
を有しており、筐体21と筐体22とがヒンジ部23に
よって所定角度の範囲で回動自在に連結されている(図
9参照)。
The portable wireless device according to the present embodiment has a folding structure, and the housing 21 and the housing 22 are rotatably connected by a hinge portion 23 within a range of a predetermined angle (see FIG. 9). .

【0029】図8において、筐体21の主面上部にはス
ピーカ26、筐体21の上面には矢印a方向に伸縮自在
のアンテナ27、更に、筐体21の主面下部には開口部
29がそれぞれ設けられている。
In FIG. 8, a speaker 26 is located above the main surface of the housing 21, an antenna 27 is expandable and contractable in the direction of arrow a on the top surface of the housing 21, and an opening 29 is located below the main surface of the housing 21. Are provided respectively.

【0030】筐体22の主面下部には、ダイヤリング等
を行うためのキーが配列されたキー操作部24が設けら
れ、その中に電源キー25が含まれている。また、筐体
22の主面上部にはマイク28が設けられている。マイ
ク8は筐体2を開いた状態においてスピーカ26から適
度に離れた位置に来るように配置される(図8及び図9
参照)。また、筐体21の開口部29は、筐体21と筐
体22とを閉じたときにキー操作部24のうち少なくと
も電源キー25が露呈する位置に設けられている(図1
0参照)。開口部29は、筐体21及び22を閉じた状
態でも電源キー25等の必要なキーを操作できるように
設けられており、ユーザーが操作し易いように開口部2
9の側壁はテーパ状に形成されている(図9の破断部分
参照)。
A key operation unit 24 in which keys for dialing or the like are arranged is provided below the main surface of the housing 22, and a power key 25 is included therein. A microphone 28 is provided above the main surface of the housing 22. The microphone 8 is arranged so as to come to a position that is appropriately separated from the speaker 26 with the housing 2 opened (FIGS. 8 and 9).
reference). The opening 29 of the housing 21 is provided at a position where at least the power key 25 is exposed in the key operation portion 24 when the housing 21 and the housing 22 are closed (FIG. 1).
0). The opening 29 is provided so that necessary keys such as the power key 25 can be operated even when the housings 21 and 22 are closed, and the opening 2 can be easily operated by the user.
The side wall of 9 is formed in a tapered shape (see the broken portion in FIG. 9).

【0031】本実施例を使用する場合は、図9に示すよ
うに、アンテナ27を引き伸ばし、筐体22を矢印方
向に開き、そして電源キー25を押せばよいが、筐体2
2を閉じた状態であっても開口部29を通して電源キー
25等を押すこともできる(図10参照)。その他必要
なキーを開口部29を通して露呈させておけば、筐体2
2を閉じた状態で必要な操作を行うことができる。
When the present embodiment is used, as shown in FIG. 9, the antenna 27 is extended, the housing 22 is opened in the arrow direction, and the power key 25 is pressed.
It is also possible to press the power key 25 or the like through the opening 29 even in the state where 2 is closed (see FIG. 10). If the other necessary keys are exposed through the opening 29, the housing 2
Necessary operations can be performed with the 2 closed.

【0032】本実施例を使用しない場合は、アンテナ2
7を筐体21内に押し込み、筐体22を矢印方向に閉
じることで、携帯に適したサイズにすることができる
(図10参照)。
If this embodiment is not used, the antenna 2
By pushing 7 into the housing 21 and closing the housing 22 in the direction of the arrow, the size suitable for carrying can be obtained (see FIG. 10).

【0033】図11は、本発明による携帯無線機の第5
実施例のクローズ時の一部破断側面図である。ただし、
図8に示す第4実施例と同一機能を有する部材には同一
番号を付している。
FIG. 11 shows a fifth embodiment of the portable radio device according to the present invention.
It is a partial fracture side view at the time of closing of an example. However,
Members having the same functions as those in the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 8 are designated by the same reference numerals.

【0034】本実施例では、図11に示すように、筐体
21に押圧可能部30を設けて筐体22の電源キー25
等を筐体21側から押圧できるように構成されている。
押圧可能部30は、コイルバネ31及びボタン32から
なり、ボタン32のフランジ部がコイルバネ31によっ
て外方向へ付勢された状態で筐体21の開口部にはめ込
まれている。従って、筐体22を閉じてボタン32をコ
イルバネ31の付勢に逆らって押圧することで、電源キ
ー25を押すことができる。このような押圧可能部30
を必要なキーに対応して設けておけば、筐体21から必
要なキー操作を容易に行うことができ、携帯無線機とし
てのキー操作性が更に向上する。
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, a pressable portion 30 is provided on the housing 21 and the power key 25 of the housing 22 is provided.
Etc. are configured to be able to be pressed from the housing 21 side.
The pressable portion 30 includes a coil spring 31 and a button 32, and is fitted into the opening of the housing 21 in a state where the flange portion of the button 32 is urged outward by the coil spring 31. Therefore, the power key 25 can be pressed by closing the housing 22 and pressing the button 32 against the bias of the coil spring 31. Such a pressable portion 30
By providing the keys corresponding to the required keys, the required key operation can be easily performed from the housing 21, and the key operability as a portable wireless device is further improved.

【0035】なお、押圧可能部30の構成は、本実施例
に限定されるものではなく、種々の構成が可能である。
例えば、弾性を有する部材を用いて筐体21の押圧可能
部30を形成してもよい。
The structure of the pressable portion 30 is not limited to this embodiment, but various structures are possible.
For example, the pressable portion 30 of the housing 21 may be formed using an elastic member.

【0036】図12は本発明による携帯無線機の第6実
施例のオープン時の平面図、図13は本実施例のオープ
ン時の側面図、図14は本実施例のクローズ時の一部破
断側面図である。
FIG. 12 is a plan view of the sixth embodiment of the portable radio device according to the present invention when it is open, FIG. 13 is a side view of this embodiment when it is open, and FIG. 14 is a partially cutaway view of this embodiment when it is closed. It is a side view.

【0037】本実施例による携帯無線機はスライド開閉
構造を有しており、筐体21と筐体22とは互いの湾曲
面でスライド可能に連結されている(図13参照)。
The portable wireless device according to the present embodiment has a slide opening / closing structure, and the housing 21 and the housing 22 are slidably connected to each other by their curved surfaces (see FIG. 13).

【0038】図12及び図13において、筐体21の主
面上部にはスピーカ26が、筐体21の主面下部には開
口部29がそれぞれ設けられている。筐体22の湾曲面
には、ダイヤリング等を行うためのキーが配列されたキ
ー操作部24が設けられ、その中に電源キー25が含ま
れている。また、筐体22の上面には矢印a方向に伸縮
自在のアンテナ27、主面下部にはマイク28がそれぞ
れ設けられている。
In FIGS. 12 and 13, a speaker 26 is provided above the main surface of the housing 21, and an opening 29 is provided below the main surface of the housing 21. The curved surface of the housing 22 is provided with a key operation unit 24 in which keys for dialing or the like are arranged, and a power key 25 is included therein. Further, an antenna 27 that is expandable and contractable in the direction of arrow a is provided on the upper surface of the housing 22, and a microphone 28 is provided below the main surface.

【0039】マイク28は筐体21を開いた状態におい
てスピーカ26から適度に離れた位置に来るように配置
される。また、筐体21の開口部29は、筐体21と筐
体22とを閉じたときにキー操作部24のうち少なくと
も電源キー25が露呈する位置に設けられている(図1
4参照)。開口部29は、筐体21及び22を閉じた状
態でも電源キー25等の必要なキーを操作できるように
設けられており、ユーザーが操作し易いように開口部2
9の側壁はテーパ状に形成されている(図14の破断部
分参照)。
The microphone 28 is arranged so as to be located at an appropriate distance from the speaker 26 with the housing 21 opened. The opening 29 of the housing 21 is provided at a position where at least the power key 25 is exposed in the key operation portion 24 when the housing 21 and the housing 22 are closed (FIG. 1).
4). The opening 29 is provided so that necessary keys such as the power key 25 can be operated even when the housings 21 and 22 are closed, and the opening 2 can be easily operated by the user.
The side wall of 9 is formed in a tapered shape (see the broken portion in FIG. 14).

【0040】本実施例を使用する場合は、図12及び図
13に示すように、アンテナ27を引き伸ばし、筐体2
1を矢印方向に開き、そして電源キー25を押せばよ
いが、筐体21を閉じた状態であっても開口部29を通
して電源キー25等を押すこともできる(図14参
照)。その他必要なキーを開口部29を通して露呈させ
ておけば、筐体21を閉じた状態で必要な操作を行うこ
とができる。
When this embodiment is used, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the antenna 27 is extended and the housing 2
1 may be opened in the direction of the arrow and the power key 25 may be pressed, but the power key 25 or the like may be pressed through the opening 29 even when the housing 21 is closed (see FIG. 14). If other necessary keys are exposed through the opening 29, necessary operations can be performed with the housing 21 closed.

【0041】本実施例を使用しない場合は、アンテナ2
7を筐体22内に押し込み、筐体21を矢印方向に閉
じることで、携帯に適したサイズにすることができる
(図14参照)。
If this embodiment is not used, the antenna 2
By pushing 7 into the case 22 and closing the case 21 in the direction of the arrow, the size suitable for carrying can be obtained (see FIG. 14).

【0042】なお、開口部29の代わりに、図11に示
すような押圧可能部30を筐体21に形成すれば、更に
操作性を改善することができる。
If a pressable portion 30 as shown in FIG. 11 is formed in the housing 21 instead of the opening 29, the operability can be further improved.

【0043】上記第1〜第6実施例におけるキー操作部
4あるいは24は、液晶タッチパネルで構成してもよ
い。
The key operation unit 4 or 24 in the first to sixth embodiments may be composed of a liquid crystal touch panel.

【0044】[0044]

【発明の効果】以上詳細に説明したように、本発明によ
る携帯無線機は、第1筐体及び第2筐体が閉じた状態で
第2筐体の開口部を通して必要なキーが露呈し、あるい
は押圧可能部によって操作可能であるために、携帯時に
筐体を開くことなくキー操作を行うことができ、携帯無
線機としての操作性が向上する。
As described above in detail, in the portable wireless device according to the present invention, the necessary keys are exposed through the opening of the second housing with the first housing and the second housing closed. Alternatively, since it can be operated by the pressable portion, it is possible to perform key operation without opening the housing when carrying, and the operability as a portable wireless device is improved.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of drawings]

【図1】本発明による携帯無線機の第1実施例のオープ
ン時の平面図である。
FIG. 1 is a plan view of a first embodiment of a portable wireless device according to the present invention when it is open.

【図2】第1実施例のクローズ時の一部破断側面図であ
る。
FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway side view of the first embodiment when it is closed.

【図3】第1実施例のクローズ時の平面図である。FIG. 3 is a plan view of the first embodiment when closed.

【図4】本発明による携帯無線機の第2実施例のクロー
ズ時の一部破断側面図である。
FIG. 4 is a partially cutaway side view of the second embodiment of the portable wireless device according to the present invention when it is closed.

【図5】本発明による携帯無線機の第3実施例のオープ
ン時の平面図である。
FIG. 5 is a plan view of the third embodiment of the portable wireless device according to the present invention when it is open.

【図6】第3実施例のオープン時の側面図である。FIG. 6 is a side view of the third embodiment at the time of opening.

【図7】第3実施例のクローズ時の一部破断側面図であ
る。
FIG. 7 is a partially cutaway side view of the third embodiment when it is closed.

【図8】本発明による携帯無線機の第4実施例のオープ
ン時の平面図である。
FIG. 8 is a plan view of a portable wireless device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention when it is open.

【図9】第4実施例のオープン時の一部破断側面図であ
る。
FIG. 9 is a partially cutaway side view of the fourth embodiment at the time of opening.

【図10】第4実施例のクローズ時の平面図である。FIG. 10 is a plan view of the fourth embodiment when it is closed.

【図11】本発明による携帯無線機の第5実施例のオー
プン時の一部破断側面図である。
FIG. 11 is a partially cutaway side view of the portable wireless device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention when it is opened.

【図12】本発明による携帯無線機の第6実施例のオー
プン時の平面図である。
FIG. 12 is a plan view of the sixth embodiment of the portable wireless device according to the present invention when it is open.

【図13】第6実施例のオープン時の側面図である。FIG. 13 is a side view of the sixth embodiment at the time of opening.

【図14】第6実施例のクローズ時の一部破断側面図で
ある。
FIG. 14 is a partially cutaway side view of the sixth embodiment when closed.

【図15】従来の携帯無線機の一例を示す斜視図であ
る。
FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing an example of a conventional portable wireless device.

【符号の説明】 1 筐体 2 筐体 3 ヒンジ部 4 キー操作部 5 電源キー 6 スピーカ 7 アンテナ 8 マイク 9 開口部 10 押圧可能部 11 コイルバネ 12 ボタン 21 筐体 22 筐体 23 ヒンジ部 24 キー操作部 25 電源キー 26 スピーカ 27 アンテナ 28 マイク 29 開口部 30 押圧可能部 31 コイルバネ 32 ボタン[Explanation of reference numerals] 1 case 2 case 3 hinge part 4 key operation part 5 power key 6 speaker 7 antenna 8 microphone 9 opening 10 pressable part 11 coil spring 12 button 21 case 22 case 23 hinge part 24 key operation Part 25 Power Key 26 Speaker 27 Antenna 28 Microphone 29 Opening 30 Pushable Part 31 Coil Spring 32 Button

Claims (9)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】 少なくともキー操作部を有する第1筐体
と、前記第1筐体に対して相対的に開閉自在に連結さ
れ、前記キー操作部を必要に応じて覆うことができる第
2筐体と、からなる携帯無線機において、 前記第2筐体に開口部を設け、前記第1筐体及び前記第
2筐体が閉じた状態で前記キー操作部の少なくとも1個
のキーが前記開口部を通して露呈することを特徴とする
携帯無線機。
1. A first housing having at least a key operation unit, and a second housing connected to the first housing so as to be openable and closable relative to the first housing and capable of covering the key operation unit as necessary. A portable wireless device including a body, wherein an opening is provided in the second housing, and at least one key of the key operation unit is opened when the first housing and the second housing are closed. A portable wireless device characterized by being exposed through the department.
【請求項2】 前記第1筐体及び前記第2筐体は、互い
に一定角度で回動自在に連結されていることを特徴とす
る請求項1記載の携帯無線機。
2. The portable wireless device according to claim 1, wherein the first casing and the second casing are rotatably connected to each other at a constant angle.
【請求項3】 前記第1筐体及び前記第2筐体は、互い
にスライド可能に連結され伸縮自在であることを特徴と
する請求項1記載の携帯無線機。
3. The portable wireless device according to claim 1, wherein the first housing and the second housing are slidably connected to each other and extendable and contractible.
【請求項4】 前記開口部から露呈するキーに電源キー
が含まれることを特徴とする請求項1ないし請求項3の
いずれかに記載の携帯無線機。
4. The portable wireless device according to claim 1, wherein the key exposed from the opening includes a power key.
【請求項5】 少なくともキー操作部を有する第1筐体
と、前記第1筐体に対して相対的に開閉自在に連結さ
れ、前記キー操作部を必要に応じて覆うことができる第
2筐体と、からなる携帯無線機において、 前記第1筐体及び前記第2筐体が閉じた状態で前記キー
操作部の少なくとも1個のキーを操作することができる
押圧可能部が前記第2筐体に設けられたことを特徴とす
る携帯無線機。
5. A first housing having at least a key operation unit, and a second housing connected to the first housing so as to be openable and closable relative to the first housing and capable of covering the key operation unit as necessary. In a portable wireless device including a body, a depressible portion that can operate at least one key of the key operation unit in a state where the first casing and the second casing are closed is the second casing. A portable wireless device characterized by being provided on the body.
【請求項6】 前記押圧可能部は、前記キーの押圧方向
とは逆の方向に付勢された可動部からなることを特徴と
する請求項5記載の携帯無線機。
6. The portable wireless device according to claim 5, wherein the depressible portion is a movable portion biased in a direction opposite to a pressing direction of the key.
【請求項7】 前記第1筐体及び前記第2筐体は、互い
に一定角度で回動自在に連結されていることを特徴とす
る請求項5又は請求項6のいずれかに記載の携帯無線
機。
7. The mobile radio according to claim 5, wherein the first housing and the second housing are connected to each other so as to be rotatable at a constant angle. Machine.
【請求項8】 前記第1筐体及び前記第2筐体は、互い
にスライド可能に連結され伸縮自在であることを特徴と
する請求項5又は請求項6のいずれかに記載の携帯無線
機。
8. The portable wireless device according to claim 5, wherein the first housing and the second housing are slidably connected to each other and extendable and contractible.
【請求項9】 前記押圧可能部によって操作され得るキ
ーに電源キーが含まれることを特徴とする請求項5ない
し請求項8のいずれかに記載の携帯無線機。
9. The portable wireless device according to claim 5, wherein a power key is included in the keys that can be operated by the depressible portion.
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